Friday, July 29, 2011

After a long, productive day editing yesterday I got down to some fun pastimes: writing and baking! After writing a few letters (using the art deco stamps) I set about baking a peach rhubarb crisp. It was the perfect summery dessert. Here's the recipe..

Wednesday, July 27, 2011

Sometimes all it takes is an afternoon. I had a few hours between appointments yesterday so I decided to go to the park. I did some reading, ate cherries and studied a little too. It was sunny and breezy and free of humidity. Sometimes being under the trees and surrounded by flowers is all I need.

Monday, July 25, 2011

1. Cutest Shinzi Katoh stationery from Omiyage.
2. Niagara peaches and cherries.
3. A weekend shoot at the ultra lovely Langdon Hall.
4. Summer patio dining with prosecco and pizza.
5. Seeing good friends who now live in a tiny town in Sicily.

Friday, July 22, 2011

I suppose my choice of stamps tend to be a bit on the flowery side in the summer. These provincial flower beauties sure do make an envelope feel seasonally just right.

Some notes..

The Paper Place is having their summer pop-up sale tomorrow and Sunday. It's taking place at 198 Walnut Avenue just around the corner from their main shop. I'm hoping to get on over for a stationery fix.

Tuesday, July 19, 2011

I couldn't help but share this beautiful wedding invitation suite. Papillon Press did a smashing job letterpress printing it. And every last detail was thought out (including the bird design on the return envelope). I loved making it complete with vintage postage stamps!

Wednesday, July 13, 2011

I love anything remotely like a loot bag. It must be from all those birthday parties that I attended as a kid. These are some of the cute bits that were part of my Omiyage surprise pack. Postcards, a notebook, stickers, washi tape and cards!

Friday, July 8, 2011

So last night was our first adventure in paper marbling. Joey and I marbled to our hearts' content! The gallery was filled with happy people collaging, writing and making. Thank you to Eunice for teaching the workshop. Also, thanks to Caroline and Vanessa for hosting Mail Art Night. Can't wait for the next one!

Wednesday, July 6, 2011

I just found out about Mail Art Night II. It's happening tomorrow night at the OCAD Student Gallery in Toronto. Sounds like a fun night of stationery, stamps and sweets! Plus there's a paper marbling demonstration. I've always wanted to learn how to marble paper.

Friday, July 1, 2011

It's like a sleepy Sunday in the city today. I love summer holidays because they feel so quiet. Joseph and I are lounging around with nothing on our agenda. Mostly just chilling after two straight days of shooting. (Yesterday's shoot included a couple in the cutest treehouse ever!)